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Geothermal Development Facility Returns to GEOLAC
April 16, 2019
The organizers of GEOLAC are pleased to announce that the GDF will feature prominently at GEOLAC 2019. In addition to exploring how GDF funds have been deployed, and with what successes and lessons learned, the GDF will also support a series of discussions focused on how multilateral technical assistance can best be utilized to advance […]
Government of Chile to Co-Host GEOLAC 2019
February 25, 2019
The organizers of GEOLAC are pleased to announce that the Government of Chile has endorsed and will co-host GEOLAC 2019. Chile has moved forward aggressively to incorporate renewables into its national grid. The Government’s endorsement of GEOLAC reflects ongoing interest at a national level in the development of Chile’s extensive geothermal resources. GEOLAC 2019 will […]
GEOLAC 2018 Award Winners Announced!
July 17, 2018
The Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC), the largest annual gathering of the regional geothermal market, today announced five winners for its first annual GEOLAC Industry Awards. The winners were recognized on stage at the 5th GEOLAC in Mexico City. New Energy Events, the organizers of GEOLAC, partnered with ThinkGeoEnergy to create the […]
Match-Making Meeting Service Now Available!
July 4, 2018
The organizers of GEOLAC 2018 are pleased to announce that a professional match-making service has been engaged to support international geothermal developers and drilling companies who want to learn more about the funding available through the new Geothermal Financing and Risk Transfer Program for Mexico. Key stakeholders leading the rollout of the program will be […]
GIZ, IRENA and SICA to host workshop on “Mobilizing Central American Geothermal to Ensure Resilience, Independence, Competitiveness, & Food Security”
July 2, 2018
GIZ, IRENA and SICA have announced a joint initiative to host a workshop at GEOLAC for Central American stakeholders. The workshop will showcase how geothermal energy can be decisive for ensuring resilience, independence, competitiveness, and security. In addition, it will foster a regional dialogue on geothermal for power generation and direct uses. Participants will also […]
New Geothermal Funding Program for Mexico – launching at GEOLAC
July 2, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Mexican government agencies – led by SENER, INEEL and NAFIN – and the IDB will showcase the Geothermal Financing and Risk Transfer Program at a market briefing on July 16 ahead of GEOLAC 2018. This major new program is designed to fund and catalyze the development of geothermal projects […]
“Los Azufres” Site Visit at GEOLAC 2018
June 27, 2018
We are pleased to announce that there will be a guided site visit of the Los Azufres geothermal facility on Friday, July 20th. With the inauguration in 2015 of the Los Azufres III plant in Michoacan, the Los Azufres geothermal plant increased by 17 percent the total installed capacity of Campo Los Azufres, expanding from […]
GDF Workshop – GEOLAC 2018 to feature workshop on GDF Fund; complimentary for all delegates
June 13, 2018
Join representatives from the Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America (GDF) for a half-day Technical Assistance Forum (TAF) at GEOLAC 2018. The Technical Assistance Forum (TAF) is designed to assist ministries and policy-setting agencies interact with development finance organizations to identify technical assistance gaps and opportunities across the geothermal development spectrum. While the forum is policy […]
Webinar: A new era of investment in LAC geothermal?

From our Editorial Team
June 13, 2018
To set the stage for the 5th Geothermal Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean (GEOLAC) on JULY 17-18 in Mexico City, New Energy Events and ThinkGeoEnergy are exploring the big trends in the regional and global geothermal markets and what those trends mean for the development of projects across the region. The webinar “A new era of […]